Lake Louise Dam dam
Lake Louise Dam
Lake Louise Dam, also known as Lake Harbin, is a privately owned structure located in Morrow, Georgia. Completed in 1949, this earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 101 acre-feet with a normal storage level of 52 acre-feet. With a height of 34 feet and a length of 500 feet, the dam holds back a surface area of 6.5 acres and has a drainage area of 114 square miles.
Managed by the Georgia Safe Dams Program, the dam has a high hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of January 2017. It features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with regular inspections carried out every two years. Although the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status remain unspecified.
Situated within the Clayton County of Georgia, Lake Louise Dam presents an intriguing blend of recreational opportunities and environmental considerations. As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore its historical significance and structural attributes, the dam continues to stand as a vital asset in the local landscape, offering both beauty and potential risks that require ongoing monitoring and management.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Lake Louise Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South River At Forest Park Road | 13 cfs | → |
| Intrenchment Creek Near Atlanta | 4 cfs | → |
| Pates Creek At Buster Lewis Rd Near Flippen | 13 cfs | → |
| South River At Flakes Mill Road Nr Atlanta | 168 cfs | → |
| South River At Klondike Road | 108 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Lovejoy | 25 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Louise Dam.
Boat launches
- Lakeshore Drive Henry County
- Peachtree Parkway 488, Shake Rag
- Burch Lake Road Fayette County
- Hooch Boat Ramp
- 1124 Peachtree City
- Pine Crest Drive 127, Peachtree City
Campgrounds
- Stone Mountain Park Campground
- Stone Mountain Campground
- Cochran Mill County Park
- Dobbins Lakeside Military
- Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
Fishing spots
- Clayton County International Park
- Jester Creek
- Chapel Hill Park
- Buena Vista Lake
- Avondale Lake
- Davidson Mountain Nature Preserve
Track Lake Louise Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lake Louise Dam
Where does the data for Lake Louise Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Lake Louise Dam.